Uitbraak!Dutch Lights
From the subtle use of light in the paintings of Vermeer and Rembrandt, to the famous landscapes of Dutch painting. ‘Dutch light’ has become a familiar and recurring theme in Dutch art. Yet, the concept can be extended to cover other ‘typically Dutch’ themes. Eindhoven, the birthplace of Philips, is generally called the ‘City of Light'; and the Dutch capital of Amsterdam is (in)famous for the neon light of its red-light district. Such themes will be explored in this edition of Groniek.

Espionage
Following the famous adage that knowledge is power, Groniek will delve into the world of espionage. Espionage entered the public consciousness during the Cold War, but through globalization and increasing interconnectivity of economies and the internet, it might be argued that more spies are on the prowl than ever before. In this issue Groniek will, among other things, explore the role of espionage in maintaining Dutch neutrality during the First World War and, of course, spy fiction.